Biography

Crimson Apple is currently working on their first full-length album. What started off as an EP transformed into a 12-track album, which will include some of the band’s brand new music. Crimson Apple is known for the tightness, presence, and energy of their powerful live performances; and they are working hard to give the album that same feeling. The music included in the album has well written and arranged, interesting instrumentation paired with hooky and meaningful lyrics.

“I see big things in their future, plus you know I am the number one supporter of rocker girls from Hawai’i.”Erin Smith, Honolulu Pulse

Colby, Shelby, and Rachel were originally members of “The Colby Benson Band”, but ended up losing a few of the other members, leaving them without a bassist and drummer. In August 2012, the band went through a huge makeover when they added Carthi and Faith (the two youngest sisters)—and the band name was changed to Crimson Apple. Awards include being the winners of the 2014 Star 101.9 Battle of the Bands, the 2013 Turtle Bay Annual Kanikapila Kontest, and the 2013 Koko Marina Band Challenge. Additionally, the band’s lead singer, Colby, won second place as a songwriter in the Grammy Foundation's And Music Cares Teens! Make Music Contest, where she got to attend the Grammy’s backstage. Crimson Apple has also appeared on shows/bills with national artists such as Will Champlain, Switchfoot, and One Republic.

“The all-female rock outfit Crimson Apple has consistently showcased a brand of melody-driven pop rock island-wide since the group’s inception in 2012. Along with a significant subscriber base on YouTube, these Mililani girls have played countless venues and continue to generate buzz both on and off the web.” -Evan Morgan, INh Magazine

After performing at numerous venues island-wide and gaining a strong social media following, the band’s next step is releasing their first album.